Musicians Unite in Urging Congress for Concert Ticketing Reform

Friday, 26 April 2024, 20:05

Over 250 musicians, including Billie Eilish and Lorde, voice concerns about the broken concert ticketing system and advocate for the Fans First Act. The letter seeks to address issues like price inflation, deceptive practices, and transparency in ticket sales. The artists emphasize the need to protect fans and ensure fair access to live music events.

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Musicians Join Forces for Concert Ticketing Reform

Over 250 musicians, including notable figures such as Billie Eilish and Lorde, have signed a letter to Congress urging for reform in concert ticketing. The letter highlights the current challenges faced by artists and fans due to predatory resellers and deceptive ticketing practices.

The letter is addressed to Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and ranking member Ted Cruz (R-Texas). It also advocates for the Fans First Act, a bipartisan legislation aiming to promote fairness in the sale of event tickets.

Push for Transparency and Fairness in Ticket Sales

The group of musicians emphasizes the importance of protecting fans and ensuring that artists can engage with their audience in a fair manner.
The Fans First Act seeks to crack down on predatory resellers and provide price transparency for ticket purchasers.
This initiative aims to rebuild trust in the ticketing system and prevent price gouging and deceptive practices.

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